Happy Birthday Alli!

I started this post on Tuesday, because I realized Allie is three months old!  I can't believe how quickly time has gone by.  I have loved watching her grow and change and become a responsive little person.  I just wanted to write a few things about her that I don't want to forget because it seems like each day she changes just a little bit.  The first thing is that since she was born I have loved watching her eat because she gets this determined look on her face like it is a challenge she has to conquer or something, but at the same time she still looks so dainty, like she is taking little "bites" or something.  It is such a cute combination.  The second thing is how fun it is when she smiles, which is happening more frequently so it is almost all the time.  She brings everyone around her so much joy with her big smile and her little smile and her cute little laugh and sounds!  I love how when most anyone smiles at her she will smile back and if you talk to her she will jabber back like she is having a conversation withyou.  I am also enjoying all of her facial expressions.  She definitely has a lot of personality because she will give me these looks that tell me exactly how she is feeling whether it is happy, upset, or confused by what I am doing.  The other thing I love is that sometimes lately she will hold onto both of my hands close to her chest like she wants me to stay.  Overall she is just such a sweet, happy baby.  I think I love her more each day and now I don't know what I would do without her.  When she is not with me I feel like I am missing something or that I am not quite all there.  It is amazing how quickly life changes, and how even though I miss some things about my "old" life, I would not go back for anything.  I feel so blessed to be her mother and truly love it, hard work and everything.  We are so glad Alli is part of our family and are excited to see the new and exciting things ahead.